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Minutes

Thursday, October 14, 2010
Sakakawea Room, State Capitol
Bismarck, ND

The Education Standards and Practices Board (ESPB) meeting was called to order by board chair, Don Paulsrud. Board members who attended were Nick Archuleta, Mike Bitz, Mike Heilman, Angela Korsmo, Rod Jonas, Amy Mann and Marlene Srock. Others who attended the meeting were Diane Weber and Janet Welk from ESPB, LeAnn Nelson and Dakota Draper from NDEA, Steve Snow from DPI, Brandi Fagerland from ITD, Lorie Pope from Nexus Innovations, Kayla Effertz from the Governor’s Office, Jackie Hager from Kidder County Schools, Steele, Crystal Ridl from Fargo Public Schools, Kathleen Lord-Olson from Bismarck Public Schools and Terri Deichert from Dickinson Catholic Schools.

Greg Allen and Bill Peterson did not attend the meeting. Written advice was provided by Bill Peterson regarding board cases. Nick Archuleta was present during the PAAC report.

Don Paulsrud welcomed all guests and introductions were given. The Board is still awaiting board replacement for Erin Mowers, the teacher representative slot.

Rod Jonas made the motion to approve the September, 2010 minutes. Second by Marlene Srock. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Mike Bitz, Mike Heilman, Angela Korsmo, Rod Jonas, Amy Mann, Don Paulsrud and Marlene Srock.

A motion was made by Angela Korsmo approving the August and September 2010 financial reports. Second by Mike Bitz. Motion carried. Board members who voted in agreement were Mike Bitz, Mike Heilman, Angela Korsmo, Rod Jonas, Amy Mann, Don Paulsrud and Marlene Srock. The August 2010 financial report showed $76,438.85 in total income, $51,162.48 total expenses, with a net income of $25,276.37. The September 2010 financial report showed $53,230.26 in total income, $49,776.77 total expenses, with a net income of $3,453.48.

Mike Heilman then made the motion approving the August and September 2010 licensure reports. Second by Marlene Srock. Motion carried. Board members who voted in favor were Mike Bitz, Mike Heilman, Angela Korsmo, Rod Jonas. Amy Mann, Don Paulsrud and Marlene Srock. The August report showed 493 total licenses issued. The September report showed 365 total licenses issued.

The Board reviewed the Nexus mainframe rewrite contract. A motion was made by Mike Bitz to continue with the project and approve the contract with the project start date, October 15, 2010 and project end date January 31, 2011. Second by Rod Jonas. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Mike Bitz, Mike Heilman, Angela Korsmo, Rod Jonas, Amy Mann, Don Paulsrud and Marlene Srock.

Rod Jonas summarized the morning activities of the licensure subcommittee. Marlene Srock made the motion to accept the cut score of 151 for the Praxis Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (0354) multi-state standard test. Second by Angela Korsmo. Motion carried. Board members who agreed were Mike Bitz, Mike Heilman, Angela Korsmo, Rod Jonas, Amy Mann, Don Paulsrud and Marlene Srock. A motion was then made by Angela Korsmo to accept the overall 2.50 GPA for coursework related to the degree in the education discipline, with the effective date being July, 2012. Second by Mike Bitz. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Mike Bitz, Mike Heilman, Angela Korsmo, Rod Jonas, Amy Mann, Don Paulsrud and Marlene Srock.

Rod Jonas once again summarized the PAAC recommendations to the Board. A motion was made by Mike Bitz to approve the recommendations for elementary education degree by United Tribes Technical College. Second by for Angela Korsmo. Motion carried. Board members who voted in favor were Nick Archuleta, Mike Bitz, Mike Heilman, Angela Korsmo, Rod Jonas, Amy Mann, Don Paulsrud and Marlene Srock. A motion was then made by Marlene Srock approving the preconditions for United Tribes Technical College and move them to candidacy status. Second by Nick Archuleta. Motion carried. Board members who voted in agreement were Nick Archuleta, Mike Bitz, Mike Heilman, Angela Korsmo, Rod Jonas, Amy Mann, Don Paulsrud and Marlene Srock. Janet will work with UTTC to schedule the ESPB Program Approval Initial visit.

The October board education presentation consisted of teachers that were part of the review process on common core standards who shared their thoughts on the standards and the relationship to teacher preparation standards.

CASES
FISS, ROBERT
A motion was made by Marlene Srock to issue an initial, two-year license. Second by Angela Korsmo. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Mike Bitz, Mike Heilman, Angela Korsmo, Rod Jonas, Amy Mann, Don Paulsrud and Marlene Srock. Mr. Fiss completed his probation and reapplied for a license.

FOWLER, GREG
Marlene Srock made the motion to issue a two-year, out-of-state reciprocal license. Second by Angelo Korsmo. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Mike Bitz, Mike Heilman, Angela Korsmo, Rod Jonas, Amy Mann, Don Paulsrud and Marlene Srock. Mr. Fowler’s license request was before the Board due to his background check.

LIND, CHRISTOPHER
Rod Jonas made the motion to seek further information from the school where Mr. Lind was employed and have Mr. Lind provide his letter of explanation. Second by Marlene Srock. Board members who voted yes were Mike Bitz, Mike Heilman, Angela Korsmo, Rod Jonas, Amy Mann, Don Paulsrud and Marlene Srock.

O’DELL, LEE
A motion was made by Rod to initiate disciplinary action and offer a settlement agreement of a $250 fine which is to be paid in 30 days. If the fine is not paid in 30 days, Mr. O’Dell’s license will be suspended for 1 year. Second by Mike Bitz. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Angela Korsmo, Rod Jonas, Amy Mann and Marlene Srock. Board members who voted no were Mike Bitz, Mike Heilman and Don Paulsrud. Mr. O’dell’s license was before due to a breach of contract. He was formerly employed with Lakota Public Schools. NDCC 15.1-13-25(1) (g)(j) & Adm. Code 67.1.03-01-03(10)

OWEN, OWENS
A motion was made by Rod Jonas issue a two-year, re-entry license. Second by Angela Korsmo. Motion carried. Board members who voted in agreement were Mike Bitz, Mike Heilman, Angela Korsmo, Rod Jonas, Amy Mann, Don Paulsrud and Marlene Srock. Mr. Owens’s license renewal was before the Board because he checked yes to question #3, section two of the renewal form.

PODELL, LANCE
Mike Heilman made the motion to issue a one-year, interim sub license. Second by Angela. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Mike Bitz, Mike Heilman, Angela Korsmo, Rod Jonas, Amy Mann, Don Paulsrud and Marlene Srock. Mr. Podell’s license application was before the Board due to his background check.

The meeting was adjourned at 2:00.

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